2021 400Z Thoughts?

Hollywood370 · 09-28-2020, 01:21 AM

No way to know until I can see it in person and get one on the road. After all this time, it should be perfection............ I said......... should be.

DarkJak · 09-28-2020, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood370

No way to know until I can see it in person and get one on the road. After all this time, it should be perfection............ I said......... should be.

From their unveiling vid, I caught a mention that the project started in 2017.
3 years sound incredibly short for preparing a new car to me, because I usually hear companies talking that they were designing 5-10 years ahead.

But it's also on an existing platform, using an engine they've used in the Q50/60 for a few years, and probably has a ton of parts carrying over.

JARblue · 09-28-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

From their unveiling vid, I caught a mention that the project started in 2017.
3 years sound incredibly short for preparing a new car to me, because I usually hear companies talking that they were designing 5-10 years ahead.

But it's also on an existing platform, using an engine they've used in the Q50/60 for a few years, and probably has a ton of parts carrying over.

It's not a new car. It's an existing platform with existing drivetrain. Basically it's a new body kit and some interior technology upgrades. Could have taken all of 6 months with the right team. Three years is laughable and just goes to show the shitstorm that Nissan has become.

tvfreakazoid · 09-28-2020, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's not a new car. It's an existing platform with existing drivetrain. Basically it's a new body kit and some interior technology upgrades. Could have taken all of 6 months with the right team. Three years is laughable and just goes to show the shitstorm that Nissan has become.

Design part probably went through many revisions, and I'm pretty sure they had to strengthen the current chassis. Test and retest. It will take longer than 6 months.
But regardless nissan ****** up with their car line up. And using the **** show of cvt transmission

I'll be in my bunk!

2017370ZBlack · 10-18-2020, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It's not a new car. It's an existing platform with existing drivetrain. Basically it's a new body kit and some interior technology upgrades. Could have taken all of 6 months with the right team. Three years is laughable and just goes to show the shitstorm that Nissan has become.

6 months? Get real. They have to work with many different suppliers (seats, windows, lights, wheels, you name it) and make sure everything will fit together right when it comes time for production. They were testing mules in Germany and Arizona. The budget for this refresh was around $240 million. New body, upgraded interior, added safety equipment, putting a manual trans with the VR30DTT (I understand the intercooler setup will be different than the Q50/Q60), upgrading the chassis. That takes longer than 6 months.

tvfreakazoid · 09-28-2020, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

From their unveiling vid, I caught a mention that the project started in 2017.

3 years sound incredibly short for preparing a new car to me, because I usually hear companies talking that they were designing 5-10 years ahead.

But it's also on an existing platform, using an engine they've used in the Q50/60 for a few years, and probably has a ton of parts carrying over.

That's the only way it would be financial viable. Especially in Nissan's current financial state.
If Toyota is doing the same, that they had to partner up with bmw and Toyota said it would cost to much for them to build a new sports car, than nissan doesnt have a chance to build a new sports car.
Unless they partnered with another company like Mercedes or something.

I'll be in my bunk!

wyso · 10-24-2020, 08:21 PM

I've had four different generations, starting with a early 240z.
I was really looking forward to the unveiling, considered cancelling a C8 order for it.
After 3 years of development, That's It??
I bought another 370 instead.
Really uninspiring.

tvfreakazoid · 10-24-2020, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wyso

I've had four different generations, starting with a early 240z.

I was really looking forward to the unveiling, considered cancelling a C8 order for it.

After 3 years of development, That's It??

I bought another 370 instead.

Really uninspiring.

Well what did u expect from a company that is having financial issues and QC issues.
Probably better off not making the the Z and the gtr anymore.

I'll be in my bunk!

wyso · 10-24-2020, 09:42 PM

My last 370 was traded in on a GTR.
Never could get comfortable in the narrow seats, no headroom either.

tvfreakazoid · 10-24-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wyso

My last 370 was traded in on a GTR.

Never could get comfortable in the narrow seats, no headroom either.

Nice trade up though. Do u still have the gtr?

I'll be in my bunk!

wyso · 10-26-2020, 10:05 PM

No, GTR wasn't that fun to drive. I got a 2ss Camaro next. Then a C8.

takemorepills · 10-24-2020, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wyso

I've had four different generations, starting with a early 240z.
I was really looking forward to the unveiling, considered cancelling a C8 order for it.
After 3 years of development, That's It??
I bought another 370 instead.
Really uninspiring.

Nissan would have been totally justified to throw in the towel.
Nissan does a lot wrong.
I am very grateful Nissan is giving us a 21st century 300Z Twin Turbo.

Skiwi · 10-27-2020, 03:53 PM

Absolutely loving the interior upgrade, stoked they dropped that awful left hand multifunction gauge they used on the the 370Z

I like it from every angle except the front so I'll be waiting until NISMO get their hands on that front grill before prising open the wallet.

Cheers
Skiwi

09-28-2020, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hollywood370 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: LA/Denver Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 12	No way to know until I can see it in person and get one on the road. After all this time, it should be perfection............ I said......... should be. wyso likes this. __________________ S.C. 2015 Nismo

10-27-2020, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Skiwi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New Zealand Posts: 19 Drives: 2018 370Z NISMO MT Rep Power: 6716	Absolutely loving the interior upgrade, stoked they dropped that awful left hand multifunction gauge they used on the the 370Z I like it from every angle except the front so I'll be waiting until NISMO get their hands on that front grill before prising open the wallet. Cheers Skiwi sx moneypit, NissanFreak81 and 280driver like this.

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